how easy is it to read the text in direct sunlight? I wanted to buy this to take on vacations but don't want to spend the money if it is hard to read the text in direct sunlight... like laying out by the pool. Anyone have any direct experience using the ebook in sunlight? how easy is it to read the text in direct sunlight? I wanted to buy this to take on vacations but don't want to spend the money if it is hard to read the text in direct sunlight... like laying... » Read More how easy is it to read the text in direct sunlight? I wanted to buy this to take on vacations but don't want to spend the money if it is hard to read the text in direct sunlight... like laying out by the pool. Anyone have any direct experience using the ebook in sunlight? « Show Less
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I actually think it is easier to read in direct sunlight than a darker environment, just like a regular book.
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One problem is that with some ereaders (some batch of kindle 2) you will see fading under direct sunlight. I think it only affect older screen technologies.
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The ereader uses electronic paper technology not LCD. This means it is exactly like reading a real book. The words are black and the rest of the screen is paper white. This technology is a kin to a digital sports watch where the background is gray and the numbers are black. Sunlight is no problem.
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Very easy. The only potential problem is that there might be more glare than from a paperback.
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It is a different kind of light. My wife purchased the first one for me and I thought the same as you do. I was surprised that this type of light makes it easier for me to read. Almost like reading outside. I now have two of these.
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Hi, Deb - It definitely lights up 2 pages and with the flexible arm, you can quickly move the light if you want it positioned differently. It's easy to turn the pages and yes, I use it on paperbacks. It's a great product. I'm happy with it.
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Ihave not used it for reading textbooks but I have both Kindle and Nook loaded on it. I find it easy to read, text clear and sharp. I'm very pleased with my Galaxy.
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very easy, just press along bottom border while reading a book, then press the text button with Aa on it. you can easily change font size as well as other things from that window.
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You can definitely see the display in direct sunlight, check emails and Facebook and so on, as long as the brightness turned up. You have better viewing in the shade, of course. And I wouldn't want to sit and read a book in direct sunlight, even with the Moshi protector. The sun will overpower your display no matter what matte screen cover you have on. It's not the reflectivity that is the problem. It's the sheer brightness of the sun compared with the weaker backlight of the ipad that makes it difficult.
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Some say it is hard. I find it easy to see in all types of lighting. The backlight works well in dim or dark places. I was in regular daylight today and it was easy to see. Maybe if it was direct sunlight like a bright sunny day with the sun directly on it you may have trouble, but I had plenty of sun in NH today and had no problems.
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I got the anti-glare for reading outdoors. But i also have a problem in meeting rooms with overhead lighting (I take note on the iPad). If you use your iPad in either of these scenarios, I would recommend the anti-glare.
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The keyboard is clear and readable, but it is not super bright like a Kindle, iPhone or iPad. It is battery operated with an on/off button. If only all the enormous amount of contained info could be an App for a Kindle or other device! But once you get the hang of it and its fast response, you will be happy to have it. It saves time and is worth it.
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Thanks Carol D. That's exactly what I wanted to know. I've seen demo's on the Stanza and Kindle apps. Now I just need to head to an Apple store and see if I can read on the thing. Thanks!
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how hot is hot? i dont think heat would affect the reader but heat is bad for electronics all together i dont know for sure but id say 100 degrees an under i think you would have more difficult time in cold before heat hope this helps did you try tech support at barska? im sure they have tested this in all situations i havent had any problems with mine as long as you keep the reader glass clean oily skin affects the reading otherwise it works everytime for me
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I haven't had any problems with it. However, I haven't tried reading in really bright sunlight.
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(Keep in mind that I have chronic pain and weakness in both hands) With a thick mass market paperback (they're the type around 7 inches tall, this one was over an inch thick) I was not able to do this. With a thinner book (3/4" thick) I was able to, though it was hard on my hand. It got easier with practice though. I tested it using one hand only. If you have a second hand or arm and are able to just rest it against the book or plastic page holder (rather than manipulating either), it will be easier. You would want to only loosen the bungee cord just enough to turn the page to make it easier. Trade paperbacks or hardbacks are less difficult with one hand. (Keep in mind that I have chronic pain and weakness in both hands) With a thick mass market paperback (they're the type around 7 inches tall, this one was over an inch thick) I was not able to do this. With a thinner book (3/4" thick) I was able to, though it was hard on my hand. It got easier with practice though. I tested it using one hand only. If you have a second hand or arm and are able to just rest it against the book or plastic page holder (rather than manipulating either), it will be easier. You would want to only loosen the bungee cord just enough to turn the page to make it... » Read More (Keep in mind that I have chronic pain and weakness in both hands) With a thick mass market paperback (they're the type around 7 inches tall, this one was over an inch thick) I was not able to do this. With a thinner book (3/4" thick) I was able to, though it was hard on my hand. It got easier with practice though. I tested it using one hand only. If you have a second hand or arm and are able to just rest it against the book or plastic page holder (rather than manipulating either), it will be easier. You would want to only loosen the bungee cord just enough to turn the page to make it easier. Trade paperbacks or hardbacks are less difficult with one hand. « Show Less
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Sven Golly, does it not do scan to PDF anymore? My old one (I'm looking for a replacement) used to go directly to PDF and after copy-paste, you could edit the text.
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I read reviews and virtually all of them are concerned on photo scanning. I want to buy the scanner because I want to scan multi-page documents and books. My main concern is how this scanner copes with shadows in the middle of the thick books. My HP scanner and Epson all-in-one machine leave big shadows when scanning thick documents. ave tried document scanning as well?
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In the manual it says there is a "monitor sunlight mode" which is to be turned on when you are outdoors and the sun glare on the monitor is bothering you. It is in the set up menu > screen set up > monitor sunlight mode. Then choose "on" (rather than "off"). The manual also mentions holding the E-Fn button (lower right corner on the back of the camera) to access this. They call it outdoor mode in the manual but that is not a term used in the set up menu. I have just ordered the camera and have been reviewing the manual so not sure how well this addresses the problem of glare. In the manual it says there is a "monitor sunlight mode" which is to be turned on when you are outdoors and the sun glare on the monitor is bothering you. It is in the set up menu > screen set up > monitor sunlight mode. Then choose "on" (rather than "off"). The manual also mentions holding the E-Fn button (lower right corner on the back of the camera) to access this. They call it outdoor mode in the manual but that is not a term used in the set up menu. I have just ordered the camera and have been reviewing the manual so not sure how well this addresses... » Read More In the manual it says there is a "monitor sunlight mode" which is to be turned on when you are outdoors and the sun glare on the monitor is bothering you. It is in the set up menu > screen set up > monitor sunlight mode. Then choose "on" (rather than "off"). The manual also mentions holding the E-Fn button (lower right corner on the back of the camera) to access this. They call it outdoor mode in the manual but that is not a term used in the set up menu. I have just ordered the camera and have been reviewing the manual so not sure how well this addresses the problem of glare. « Show Less
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This is my second Sony eBook Reader and never saw different characters than are usually texts of books or files with which it was originally made&#8203;&#8203;. It is well to respect, and to avoid that I got used to prepare the material and electronic books with "Calibre" program, which recommend using. Usually there are no such issues with the ebook type, epub, pdf, doc and txt. Sometimes (not always), the problem occurs when the lines are separated two by two, which means that no difficult to read, but it is well in sight. Except this trifle the eBook Reader is 100% recommended and honestly have no experience with other brands to make a comparison.